Bridgwater Town Council
Welcome to Bridgwater Town Council working with the community for the Community.
Visit Bridgwater
Bridgwater is a market town located in Somerset, South West England. Bridgwater is located on J23 and J24 on the M5. It is pleasantly situated, on the edge of the Somerset Levels, having on the east the Mendip range and on the west the Quantock hills.
The town lies along both sides of the River Parrett, 10 miles from its mouth. Bridgwater is home to stunning heritage.
Latest COVID-19 News
It’s not too late to get your covid jabs this summer
People in Somerset who have not yet had their COVID-19 vaccinations are being encouraged to come forward over the summer. Councillor Adam Dance, Somerset County
Somerset’s Director of Public Health urges caution after new Covid measures announced
Trudi Grant, Director of Public Health for Somerset, warns Somerset residents that Covid is not over yet with cases remaining high in Somerset after central
Somerset’s Covid-19 Weekly Update 21 January 2022
Welcome to the latest edition of the weekly Somerset Covid-19 update for key stakeholders. This update is produced on behalf of the Somerset Covid-19 Engagement
New Covid testing site in Bridgwater for those with symptoms
Omicron case numbers in the South-West are still very high, so people with symptoms in the Bridgwater area are being urged to use a newly
Latest News
Bridgwater Arts Centre announces artist for 80th Anniversary Mural
Bridgwater Arts Centre is delighted to announce South West-based artist Guilherme Luã Pereira as the artist selected to create a bespoke mural celebrating the venue’s
Bridgwater Arts Centre announces artist for 80th Anniversary Mural
Bridgwater Arts Centre is delighted to announce South West-based artist Guilherme Luã Pereira as the artist selected to create a bespoke mural celebrating the venue’s
News
Bridgwater Fair: Advance notice of road closures
Bridgwater Town Council is reminding residents and visitors of the temporary road closures and parking restrictions that will be in place to support the safe
More local foster carers needed to keep Somerset children and young people close to home
Fostering in Somerset is calling on more residents to consider fostering and help children and young people stay close to the people, places and support
Somerset Council approves update to maximum taxi fares
Somerset Council has approved an update to the maximum fares licensed taxi drivers can charge across the county. The changes reflect increases in operating costs
Somerset celebrates Recovery Month 2026: Recovery is possible, recovery is worth celebrating
September 2026 marks Recovery Month, an annual National campaign that celebrates the achievements of people recovering from alcohol and drug dependence, raises awareness of the
Upcoming Events
Bridgwater, nestled on the banks of the River Parrett, in the heart of the Somerset Levels, is one of the largest towns in Somerset. Bridgwater and the surrounding area plays host to many events.
Council Meetings
Town Hall & Community Events
September 2026
Memory Connections – Age UK Somerset
Yoga-themed, Stretch & Flex with Age UK Somerset
